SOLUTION: I really can't figure this one out ! What is the simplified form of the expression ? 1/3 - x / 1/2-y Please show me how to do this - so I can figure others out. Thank yo

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Question 448852: I really can't figure this one out !
What is the simplified form of the expression ?
1/3 - x / 1/2-y

Please show me how to do this - so I can figure others out.
Thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the simplified form of the expression ?
1/3 - x / 1/2-y
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(1/(3-x)) / (1/(2-y))
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Invert the denominator and multiply:
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[1/(3-x)]
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= (2-y)/(3-x)
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Cheers,
Stan H.